Peer Support Worker Foundry Penticton
OneSky Community Resources • penticton, regional district of okanagan similkameen, Canada
Il y a 9 heures
Type de contrat
- Temps plein
Description de poste
Support youth through peer mentoring and emotional support at Foundry Penticton in a temporary full-time position with flexible service needs.
As a Peer Support Worker, you will support youth ages 12 to 24 alongside families, allies, and the care team. You will help maintain a safe, welcoming, inclusive, youth-friendly Centre while encouraging engagement, independence, and participation. The position includes walk-in services, groups, events, resource navigation, and recovery-based peer support.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build trusting relationships supporting youth engagement and participation
- Provide mentorship, guidance, and emotional peer support
- Share resources and assist with service navigation
- Facilitate peer support meetings, groups, and activities
- Maintain client records and participate in team meetings
Requirements:
- Grade 12 and recent related youth experience
- Lived experience with mental health or substance challenges
- Recognized youth peer support training completion or eligibility
- Valid BC Class 5 licence and reliable vehicle
- Willingness to obtain First Aid, CPR, and IPS certification
Bring lived experience, youth engagement, and collaborative support skills to OneSky’s Foundry Penticton team.
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